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Schematic Design - Developing a Project Budget

Matt Fajkus Architecture

When starting a remodel or new construction project, an important early step is developing your budget to set realistic expectations and avoid surprises midway through the design process. This basic overview will help you understand the cost components of a residential construction project.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

Beginning any design project is always a significant undertaking. This can lead to confusion and not feeling in control of your own project. This can lead to confusion and not feeling in control of your own project. Especially for commercial properties or a project that requires cost and construction time to be accurate.

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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

Architecture Ideas

Civil engineers frequently use aluminum ingots and billets in processing windows, stairs, roof sheets, floating ceilings, doors, wall panels , and much more. The characteristic allows more glass usage, which permits more sunlight into the building, making it conducive for people to work with natural light.

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Land Morphology and Olson Kundig update Oregon botanical garden

Deezen

Land Morphology and Olson Kundig led the project For the first phase of the park's overhaul, Land Morphology led a multidisciplinary team that included the Seattle-based architecture studio Olson Kundig. A range of people and groups were involved in the first phase of the park project.

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Leach Botanical Garden, Portland, Oregon

e-architect

Located in southeast Portland, the multi phase Master Plan project will fundamentally transform the botanical garden. Work is organized into three principle activities: 1) Design Development and Entitlement Processes ; 2) Site Development Permits and Construction Documents for Upper Garden Development ; and 3) eighteen months of construction.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project. While it’s best to hire an engineer when doing any type of construction, they are not always necessary.

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Revitalizing a Contaminated Site: The Ford Calumet Environmental Center

Architizer

Project Status: Built Year: 2021 Size: 5000 sqft – 10,000 sqft Ford Calumet Environmental Center – Once a dumping ground from nearby steel mills, Big Marsh park opened in 2016 on the southeast side of Chicago. © Tom Harris Photography This project won in the 10th Annual A+Awards! miles from the site.

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